Australia
South KoreaMelbourne to Busan shipping route.
5,212 nautical miles direct, about 15.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaBusanShipping time from Melbourne to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,212 nm | 18.1 d | 15.5 d | 12.1 d |
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About the Melbourne to Busan shipping route
Ships leaving Melbourne for Busan head north and cover a sea distance of 5,212 nautical miles (9,653 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 8,275 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.1 days at 12 knots, 15.5 days at 14 knots and 12.1 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Melbourne and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Melbourne in this directory, Busan is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (5,201 nm), Ningbo (5,154 nm) and Haiphong (5,105 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Busan?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Busan is 5,212 nautical miles (9,653 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Busan?
About 15.5 days at 14 knots and 12.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.